Mechanical Engineering Internship

Req ID: 10854

Remote Opportunities: Remote

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

Engineering is seeking summer interns to join our team and play a role in key projects within Sustaining and New Product Development teams, in collaboration with the Optical and Light Engine Engineering teams to continue building Core Business Strategies and Capabilities

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Mechanical (Lithonia Lighting M3 Sports Lighting, HOLOBEAM Remote Drive Precision Floodlight System): This position will work in an electro- mechanical environment and will be essential with the product design, part assembly and detailed part drawings. You will work on prototyping, testing, and assembling prototypes and samples. In this role, you will learn and develop skillsets within Product Development, Project Management, Testing/Certification, Tooling Methodologies, Design for eXcellence, and introduction to embedded controls and drivers for several strategic priorities.

The intern will also assist in the execution of tactical requests on an as needed basis.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

Mechanical (Innovation, Sustaining, New Product Development):

Basic experience in project, timeline, and budget management
Basic understanding of electronics design, and wiring practices
Proficient use of 3D/2D CAD (Solidworks preferred), MS Office, etc.
Understanding of Lean & Six Sigma methodology and practices such as standard work, time study, cause & effect, 5WHY analysis and other tools of DMAIC
Some understanding of manufacturing methods such as stamping, drawing, casting, extruding of metals and plastics
Ability to communicate verbally, in written form and through sketches, and engineering drawings.
Works well in cross- functional team environments
Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross functional team members.

Preferred Skills

Competencies:

Courage
Sharing Responsibility
End-User Focus
Decision Making
Emotional Intelligence
Strategic Influence
Driving Innovation
Energizing the Organization
Driving Execution

The Best candidates are:

Proven innovative problem-solvers.
Agents for change
Experienced leaders of people and processes
Excellent with time management
Comfortable with taking initiative.
Team-oriented
Excellent written and verbal communicators
Champions of diversity, equity, and inclusion

We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.

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The range for this position is $34,800.00 to $62,600.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. For a list of our benefits, click here

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta
Job Segment: Mechanical Engineer, Summer Internship, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, Machinist, Engineering, Entry Level, Management, Manufacturing

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